Stalactite(noun)
An icicle-shaped formation of mineral deposits hanging from the ceiling of a cave.
Hindi meaning:गुफा की छत से लटकने वाला खनिज स्तंभ
Synonyms: Cave deposit, Mineral icicle, Dripstone, Speleothem
Antonyms: Floor formation, Stalagmite, Plain surface, Flat ground
Example: We saw a huge stalactite hanging above the cave path.
Trick to remember: StalacTITE has T like Top—jo cave ke TOP se latakta hai, woh stalactite.
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